Tiger Duggan, a 23-year-old British man, has died three weeks after a motorbike accident in Thailand left him in a coma. The incident occurred while he was traveling in the country for his birthday.
Duggan, who worked for a gold mining company in Perth, Australia, was on holiday with a friend in January. He sustained severe head injuries when he was knocked off his bike while overtaking a car in Thailand.
He had been receiving critical care at a hospital in Bangkok. His family faced significant medical expenses, with over £200,000 raised through an online fundraiser to support his treatment.
Lisa Duggan, Tiger's mother and a neonatal nurse from Milton Keynes, flew to Bangkok with her husband Kieron and Tiger's brother River to be by his side.
In a heartfelt tribute, his family described him as having an "infectious smile" and said their "beautiful" son passed away in his mother's arms. They called the past 19 days a "living nightmare."
Tiger's family shared their gratitude on a GoFundMe page, acknowledging the support received through prayers, messages, and donations. They also mentioned that Tiger's organ donations could help save three or four lives.
Initially treated in Koh Samui, Tiger was later transferred to a hospital in Bangkok. Within nine days, his family had spent over £120,000 on medical expenses and transport.
Lisa stated that Tiger's travel company refused to cover the costs and the UK Government provided minimal support, sending only a generic email with links to advice pages.
In an emotional update, Lisa expressed her deep appreciation for the public’s support during this difficult time.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · Source · 20 Feb 2026